Summary
Shidler High School is a small public high school in Shidler, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 62. Over the years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. While the school has faced challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student engagement, it shares these struggles with other small, rural high schools in the region.
Shidler High School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than state averages, with only 31%, 15%, and 10% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better, respectively, in 2024-2025. The school's performance on CCRA assessments also shows relatively low proficiency rates. However, Shidler High School's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 in 2023-2024 is slightly lower than the ratios of nearby Pawhuska High School and Woodland High School, which face similar challenges.
The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 81.1% to 93.3%, and its chronic absenteeism rate has also varied, ranging from 8.1% to 19%. Shidler High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.89% to 70.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. To address these challenges, the school could consider implementing targeted interventions, improving student attendance and engagement, and exploring collaborative opportunities with nearby Shidler, Pawhuska, and Woodland school districts.
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